How to validate text field to have a date format

Question

Hi ,

I have a requirement where i need to enter the date in the format ( dd-mm-yy) in a text field ( not regular expression custom field) which should allow/validate only date in the specified format on the edit screen of the issue.

Could anyone help on the issue as this requirement is bit urgent.

Regards

Srikanth

Ravi Sagar _Sparxsys_ · Accepted Answer

Hi @Srikanth

Well I am sure you have a really good reason not using a date field instead but in case you want to validate it you would need an app like JMWE (for workflow) or ScriptRunner for Jira (workflow or behaviours).

In case you want to use ScriptRunner's behaviour then this script will give you some pointers.

I hope it helps.

Ravi